Veterinary Assistant - VCA Buckhead AH

VCA Animal Hospitals; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading veterinary practice in Atlanta, where your passion for animal care will thrive! As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring a positive experience for both clients and patients. Your days will be filled with meaningful interactions, from assisting in surgeries to providing compassionate care. This supportive environment values your growth and offers numerous opportunities for professional development. Embrace the chance to work with a dedicated team that celebrates achievements and fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan

Generous employee pet discounts

Access to mental health care

Opportunities for learning and growth

Paid parental leave

Referral bonus opportunities

Access to resources like Headspace

Paid holiday pay

Qualifications

• Utilizing skills in patient assessment and anesthesia monitoring.
• Assisting in surgical preparation and providing compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Support the veterinary team with patient assessments and care.

Skills

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Compassionate patient care

Client care and education

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Medical recordkeeping

Education

Credentialed veterinary technician (RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT)

Job description

VCA Buckhead Animal Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our AAHA-accredited 4-doctor practice!

About Us

At VCA Buckhead, your busy days will be filled with laughter and a feeling of pride at the end of each day. We work hard and play hard! Our team is like family- We trust each other, value each other, and grow with each other. We celebrate the accomplishments of our teammates, both professionally and outside of work. Technology is at the forefront and we prioritize team development to enhance patient care each day.

We are located in an amazing intown Atlanta location where you can choose a different restaurant every day for lunch or spend your breaks lounging at beautiful Piedmont Park.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/buckhead

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary technicians and assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary career has to offer.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the many benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Access to free mental health care, life assistance program, resources like Headspace, etc.
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• CE and learning opportunities for all associates
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and local animal shelter partnerships

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will support our team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT) or a technician in training, we want you to utilize your skills and knowledge. Skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Medical recordkeeping
• Compassionate patient care
• Client care and education

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com